Fountain Springs, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fountain Springs
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 Fountain Springs
Location in Pennsylvania
Fountain Springs
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Township | Butler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 256 |
| • Density | 455.52/sq mi (175.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17921
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| Area code(s) | 570 and 272 |
| FIPS code | 42-27024 |
Fountain Springs is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the government uses for gathering information about people, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city.
Fountain Springs is located in Butler Township, which is part of Schuylkill County. In 2020, about 256 people lived there.
Where is Fountain Springs?
Fountain Springs is located in the state of Pennsylvania. You can find it at these coordinates: 40 degrees, 46 minutes, 17 seconds North and 76 degrees, 19 minutes, 29 seconds West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The community covers a total area of about 1.45 square kilometers (or 0.56 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Fountain Springs?
The number of people living in Fountain Springs has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| 2020 | 256 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 100 people living in Fountain Springs. These people lived in 47 different homes, and 29 of those were families.
Most of the people living in Fountain Springs in 2000 were White. About 21% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Fountain Springs in 2000 was 45 years old. This means that half the population was younger than 45, and half was older.
The average income for a household in Fountain Springs in 2000 was about $50,750 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $53,333.
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